Spirostans

Cholestane derivatives containing a fused lactone ring at the 16,17-position and a spiroglycosidic linkage at C-22. Members include sarsaponin, DIOSGENIN and yamogenin.

Year introduced: 1968

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Tree Number(s): D04.210.500.247.515

MeSH Unique ID: D013150

Entry Terms:

• Spirostenes
• Spirostadienes
• Spirostatrienes
• Spirostanols

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Chemicals and Drugs Category
Polycyclic Compounds
Fused-Ring Compounds
Steroids
Cholestanes
Spirostans
Diosgenin
Solanine